National Curriculum Statement for Technology Pursuant to section 60a of the Education Act 1989 (as amended by section 9 (1) of the Education Amendment Act (No. 4) 1991, section 7 of the Education Amendment Act 1993 and section 19 of the Education Amendment Act (No. 2) 1998), the Minister of Education hereby publishes the national curriculum statement known as ``Technology in the New Zealand Curriculum''. Copies of the statement can be obtained from Learning Media Limited, P.O. Box 3293, Wellington and/or from the Ministry of Education's internet site at www.minedu.govt.nz/curriculum. State and integrated schools are to comply with the national curriculum statement in years 110 from the commencement date of 8 February 1999. In years 16 the curriculum statement will apply as specified on page 29 in terms of requirements for coverage of technological areas from the commencement date. However, in years 78 and in years 910 there will be a reduced requirement in terms of coverage of technological areas of 4 areas over the 2-year levels, from 8 February 1999 until 31 December 1999 (refer ``Technology in the New Zealand Curriculum'', page 29). Dated at Wellington this 1st day of February 1999. WYATT CREECH, Minister of Education.